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Reverse biwire speaker cables?

Would I be able to reverse a pair of biwired speaker cables that I have on hand? My amp has the capability for 4 outs per channel. Could I use the 2 termination end for the speaker? Why would I want to do this, you ask? The terminals to my new speakers are too far apart for the standard biwire configuration. To save money, I was hoping to avoid buying 2 separate runs per channel and just reverse the biwire cable I already have and use a pair of long jumpers. Possible? Would I damage anything? Obviously, I am not technically inclined. I've e-mailed the amplifier tech support department but never received a reply.
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sugarbrie
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If you have bi-wire cables and non-biwire speakers, just put both + wires together (and minus) on the single speaker terminal. Then run a jumper.

Your speakers were probably designed for two separate pairs of speaker cables, instead of an internal biwire pair.

The two sets of outputs on the amp are probably wired together inside the amp. There is no benefit connecting all 4 separately.
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